The Church “experience”
It can be easy to be misled into thinking that you have to “feel” the presence of God all the time. Emotional experiences aren’t what you should be looking for when bowing to God in true worship.
Filed under Church | Tags: church, emotions, experience, God, signs and wonders, supernatural, worship | Comment (0)Finding a good church home
Choosing a church is a very important decision for every Christian. Here are some guidelines about what to look for and what should cause red flags.
Filed under Church | Tags: Berean, choosing a church, Chrisitan, church home, discernment, God, sound doctrine | Comment (0)What’s wrong with “The Church for People Who Don’t Like Church?”
“The Church for people who don’t like church” is a phrase that is becoming more and more popular in the seeker sensitive movement. But what about the people who do love the church and go there to worship God in Spirit and in Truth? Those churches are becoming few and far between.
Filed under Church | Tags: Christian, church, church growth movement, God, seeker sensitive movement, unchurched, worhsip | Comment (0)Body Life by Ray Stedman and what it says about the Church Growth Seeker Sensitive Movement
Ray Stedman pointed out in his book Body Life that there has been a strange role reversal of the evangelist and the pastor-teacher in today’s churches. Nowhere is this more obvious than in seeker sensitive congregations.
Filed under Church | Tags: believers, Body Life, Christian, church, church growth movement, evangelism, evangelist, expository preaching, God, gospel, pastor, preacher, Ray Stedman, seeker sensitive, sound doctrine, spiritual gift, teacher, unchurched, worship | Comment (0)Spotlight on the church growth/seeker sensitive movement
A video satirizing the church growth and seeker friendly movements within the church today.
Filed under Church | Tags: church growth movement, contemporary worship, seeker sensitive church, sound doctrine | Comment (0)Lion Country Safari and Safari World Amusement Park
Lion Country Safari and Safari World Amusement Park are two attractions in South Florida that have something for everyone with a great variety of entertainment.
Filed under Parenting | Tags: Amusement Park, coupon, discount, drive through, exotic animals, Fort Lauderdale, Lion Country Safari, park, picnic, Safari World, South Florida, waterpark, West Palm Beach, zoo | Comment (0)A Max and Ruby Tea Party Birthday Celebration
If you have a preschooler that is mad about Max and Ruby, consider throwing them a Ruby style tea party for their next birthday. It’s very easy to do using things that you probably already have around your house.
Filed under Children's Birthday Parties, Parenting | Tags: Beanie Baby, birthday, birthday tiara, cake, celebration, decorations, doll, DVD, episode, fondant, gumpaste, image transfer to cake, invitations, Max and Ruby, Nick Jr, party games, plush, preschool, raspberry fluff icing, Rosemary Wells, show, stuffed, tea party, tea pot, video | Comment (0)Changing the planet one diaper at a time
When trying save more money and save the planet, few people think of disposable diapers as something that has an alternative. All-in-one diapers offer the best of both worlds when diapering your baby.
Filed under Parenting | Tags: AIO, all in one, baby, bumGenius, chemicals, cloth diaper, coupons, diaper, disposable diapers, Fuzzi Bunz, huggies, kushies, organiic, pampers, saving money, velcro | Comment (0)Bathing your Newborn Baby
Many new parents are concerned about giving their newborn baby a bath. A slippery baby can be quite difficult to manage but just like with anything else, if you are prepared and do it a few times it will become second nature.
Filed under Parenting | Tags: baby, baby bath robe, baby safety seat, baby wash, bath thermometers, bath time, bath toys, bath tub, circumcision, hooded towel, infant, Johnson Johnson, newborn, shampoo, sponge bath, supplies | Comment (0)Why you should consider a cruise vacation
Taking a cruise can often be more economical than any other type of vacation for it’s all inclusive value.
Filed under Travel | Tags: all inclusive, Allure Seas, budget, Camp Carnival, Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, cruise ship, Disney Cruise, entertainment, gas prices, hotel, kids, Oasis Seas, Port Everglades, resort, Royal Caribbean Cruise, vacation | Comment (0)It’s Easy to Be Green with Vinegar and Baking Soda
Becoming aware of the toxicity of household cleaners on the market means searching for safer alternatives. There are two products that are in your pantry that can do the work of most commercially available cleaners for only pennies.
Filed under Home Making | Tags: Arm Hammer, baking soda, bleach, chemicals, cleaners, cleaning, deodorizer, disinfectant, green, health risk, inexpensive, soap scum, toxic, vinegar | Comment (0)Kellogg’s Cereal Voluntary Recall June 2010
Kellogg’s is recalling certain boxes of their cereal due to problems with the package liner. It affects boxes of Honey Smacks, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks and Corn Pops cereal.
Filed under Home Making | Tags: 1-800, Apple Jacks, box, cereal, cereals, Corn Pops, customer service, diarrhea, Fruit Loops, Honey Smacks, illness, Kellogg's, kids, nausea, package, replacement, sick, symptoms, today, Tony the Tiger | Comment (0)Free Disney Character phone call from Barilla Piccolini Pasta
Choose Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald Duck or Goofy to make a personalized phone call to your kid.
Filed under Parenting | Tags: Barilla Piccolini, child, Choose Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck Goofy, free, Good Morning Congratulations, Goofy Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, summer | Comment (0)Toy Story 3 Free Lunchbox offer from Sara Lee Bread
Get a free Buzz Lightyear Toy Story 3 light-up lunchbox from Sara Lee Soft and Smooth Bread when you send in proofs of purchase.
Filed under Parenting | Tags: 3, bread, Buzz Lightyear, DVD, Go Diego Go, lunchbox, mail in offer, movie, proof of purchase, Sara Lee, Toy Story, UPC | Comment (0)Free Things to do in Charlotte with kids this Summer
Summertime is here and the kids are out of school. While your children have been anxiously counting down the days until the summer begins, you’ve been wondering what activities you’re going to do to keep them busy. You know that after two days with nothing to do, they’re going to be screaming that they’re bored. Here are [...]
Filed under Parenting | Tags: airplane, Charlotte, free, kids, library, Mecklenburg, movies, Observation Park, Regal free movie, spraygrounds, storytime, summer, things to do | Comment (0)Karen Kingsbury’s Above the Line: Take Four releases tomorrow!
The much anticipated final book in Karen Kingsbury’s Above the Line series, Take Four, releases tomorrow!
Filed under Books | Tags: Above the Line, Bailey Flanigan, Baxter Family, Christian fiction, Cody Coleman, Karen Kingsbury, Take Four | Comment (0)Max and Ruby Themed Bedroom for Your Child
If you’ve had a request for a Max and Ruby themed bedroom then you know that it is nearly impossible to find decor or bedding sets featuring this brother and sister bunny. Here are some ideas on how to create a Max and Ruby bedroom and make your preschoolers dream come to life.
Filed under Home Making, Parenting | Tags: bedding set, bedroom, books, comforter, decorating, DVD, Max and Ruby, Nick Jr, Rosemary Wells, show | Comment (0)In a Car Accident What do you do?
You are in a car accident, now what are you going to do.
Filed under Emergencies | Tags: Accident Information, Admit Anything, Call Insurance Company, Car Accident, Last Word, Police Tickets, Prepared Prior Accident, tips | Comment (0)Bed Bugs and the Economic Downturn
During tough economic times people are buying second hand in order to stretch their dollar. However, if you bring home uninvited house guests in the form of bed bugs you will end up spending much more than you saved when you try to get rid of the infestation.
Filed under Home Making | Tags: bed bugs, economic crisis, economic downturn, exterminator, Goldman Sachs, infestation, pest management, tough times | Comment (0)Resurgence of Bed Bugs Requires Extra Vigilance When Traveling
Bed bugs are expensive hitchhikers. They can hide in hotel rooms, get into your suitcase and inadvertently be carried back to your home with you. Know ways that you can avoid a costly infestation.
Filed under Home Making | Tags: bed bugs, exterminator, Goldman Sachs, hotel, infestation, luggage, office, pest managment, travel | Comment (0)Time Saving Tips for New Moms
If you’re a new parent then you know that time is precious. Every moment counts. Here I ofter just a few tips of how I’ve saved a little time caring for my newborns.
Filed under Parenting | Tags: baby, child, infant, new mom, newborn, parent, save time, tips | Comment (0)Is the Mary Kay business plan worth it?
Have you ever been approached by one of the ladies in pink, a Mary Kay consultant? These women are very good at building a network around them to increase their business. The reason for this is the Mary Kay business plan that is taught to new consultants. While it is a great plan, it may not be for everyone.
Filed under Business plan | Tags: business plan, consultant, makeup, Mary Kay, skin care | Comment (0)Apple juice: The secret to the best baby back ribs ever!
The very best baby back ribs have a secret ingredient that is probably already in your refrigerator, especially if you have young children.
Filed under Cooking | Tags: apple juice, baby back ribs, fall off the bone, ribs, secret, tender | Comment (0)How will I know if my water breaks if I’m not having contractions?
Although it may sound crazy, it isn’t always so obvious when you water breaks. When your membranes rupture it could be a small trickle or a huge gush, or possibly somewhere in between. I was one of those people who thought the second time wouldn’t be much of a surprise since I had already had it happen to me once. I was wrong.
Filed under Pregnancy | Tags: childbirth, gush, hospital, labor, leak, membranes rupture, Pregnancy, trickle, urine, water break | Comment (0)Nick Jr. shows provide inspiration for birthday parties
Character birthday parties are very popular with preschoolers. When your little one says they want a birthday party with their favorite Nick Jr. character here are some ideas to help you get started.
Filed under Children's Birthday Parties | Tags: birthday party, child, Dora the Explorer, favors, games, ideas, kids, Nick Jr, party theme, preschooler, Wow Wow Wubbzy, Wubbzy, Yo Gabba Gabba | Comment (0)Wow Wow Wubbzy Birthday Party
Do you have a preschooler that is crazy about Wow Wow Wubbzy and is dreaming of a Wubbzy party for his or her birthday? You have come to the right place.
Filed under Children's Birthday Parties | Tags: birthday, cake, child, favors, games, kids, party, preschooler, Wow Wow Wubbzy, Wubzy | Comment (0)Yo Gabba Gabba Birthday Party
Yo Gabba Gabba Live is going to be touring in the fall so that is sure to increase the popularity of Yo Gabba Gabba themed birthday parties. If your child is asking for a birthday party with D.J. Lance Rock and the gang this is the place to come to for ideas on great party games and entertainment for your Gabbaland bash.
Filed under Children's Birthday Parties | Tags: birthday party, child, entertainment, games, kids, Live, parties, party, preschooler, show segments, Yo Gabba Gabba | Comment (0)Dora the Explorer’s Birthday Party Adventure
Do you have a little Dora the Explorer who would like nothing more than to have her own adventure for her birthday? It’s easy to create a Dora birthday party adventure for her and all of her friends.
Filed under Children's Birthday Parties | Tags: adventure, backpack, birthday party, Dora Explorer, Dora the Explorer, party favors, party games, Swiper | Comment (0)Ten Common Headache Causes: The Reason for Your Pounding Headache May Surprise You
Do you get headaches alot? If so you might be surprised on why you get them.
Filed under Health and Wellness | Tags: caffeine, headache, headache causes, headache cures, MSG, sinus headache, stress, tension, tension headache, vision | Comment (0)Taking the Mystery Out of Nancy Drew Book Formats
So exactly how do you even begin to sort out the different covers and formats for the original 56 Nancy Drew books? A quick glance on Ebay for a novice can be quite overwhelming. Let us help you here
Filed under Books | Tags: Collecting, edition, format, Nancy Drew, Nancy Drew Sleuth, Nancy Drews, picture cover, Secret Old Clock, series books, yellow spine | Comment (0)Glass or Plastic Chemical Laden Baby Bottles? Is Convenience Worth the Risk?
Is Convenience Worth the Risk for the difference of glass or plastic bottles in your everyday life?
Filed under Health and Wellness | Tags: 7 plastic, Bisphenol A, BPA, BPA free, BPA health risk, glass baby bottles, plastic baby bottles, polycarbonate | Comment (0)Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD or Acid Reflux): the Silent Symptoms
Stress can take an amazing toll on your body. One of the ways that it can manifest itself is acid reflux. The Symptoms of GERD aren’t always so “classic” which makes it difficult to diagnose sometimes.
Filed under Health and Wellness | Tags: acid reflux, anxiety or GERD, Barrett's esophagus, chest pressure, esophagitis, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease, GERD, GI, lump in throat, Prevacid, stress, stress and GERD, trouble swallowing | Comment (0)